CNS: Boston College Places Crucifixes and Icons in Classrooms

Catholic stuff in a Catholic school?! What a radical concept:

Students and faculty returned to Boston College (BC), a Jesuit Catholic institution, for the Spring 2009 semester to find that crucifixes and icons had been placed in many classrooms that had been long bereft of sacred art. This move, which helps strengthen the university’s Catholic identity, came by direct request of President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., according to a campus newspaper editor.

“Bravo for Boston College!” said Patrick J. Reilly, President of The Cardinal Newman Society. “For Catholics, outward signs, symbols and practices of our faith are an important part of relating to God in a material world.” (Cardinal Newman Society)

... now wait for the protest. :-/

update: I hate being right: "BC Professors Protest Crucifixes: Professors Threaten Resignation Over the Placement of Crucifixes in Classrooms." Page 2 is available online here (PDF format).

Ph/t: AmP reader M.P.